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SFBG.com – By Meghann Myers
It’s been 60 years since the United Nations General Assembly issued the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, affirming the inherent dignity and inalienable rights of all people. Yet prisoners are often denied the most b…
BayWindows.com – by Ethan Jacobs – Staff Reporter
No commitment from Auerbach on how agency will act in budget crisis
Members of the Massachusetts Commission on GLBT Youth questioned John Auerbach, director of the state Department of Public Healt…
DallasVoice.com – By Kevin Freking – Associated Press
Washington – The Bush administration, in its final days, issued a federal rule Thursday, Dec. 18, reinforcing protections for doctors and other health care workers who refuse to participate in ab…
Guardian.co.uk – Matthew Weaver
Benedict’s latest comments on sexuality have prompted dismayed – and some unprintable – reactions
The papacy has a long history of making shockingly conservative remarks, but the pope’s latest pronouncements on sex…
IowaHawk.TypePad.com
Washington – Flanked by officials from the United Elf Toytinkerers union, SantaCorp CEO Kris Kringle today told the House Ways and Means Committee that without immediate government financial help, his firm would be forced to dec…
LiveWire.Amnesty.org – Kate Sheill
So why all this fuss about a statement in a big meeting?
The joint statement will be issued as a formal UN document, but that will take a few weeks. It is a really strong text that will be really useful in our a…
CampKC.com – by Jamie Tyroler
This year has had some amazing high points and, unfortunately, some low points, such as the economy, that many of us have never experienced before. Should I give the good news first or end this column on a positive note…
WHPTV.com – Reported by: Jaime Meyers
A local community college is accused of sexual discrimination. It’s all over a life-altering decision that’s now changing the way one student is treated. It’s an unusual case that could set a precedent for unive…
BayWindows.com – by Rachel Kossman – Bay Windows Contributor
Local trans leader joining Barney Frank’s staff
Transgender activist Diego Sanchez has been appointed to the position of legislative assistant to Congressman Barney Frank in Washington,…
Telegraph.co.uk
An advertisement for Tiger Beer featuring a transexual dancer has been banned after advertising watchdogs decided it linked Far Eastern exports with the sex trade and human trafficking.
They also felt the posters and adverts in tw…